Luciano Siqueira de Oliveira
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Luciano Siqueira de Oliveira, known as Luciano and previously Eriberto (born 3 December 1975) is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Chievo
.
at aged 22 but publicly 18. After 1½ season, he joined Bologna
and made his Serie A debut on 12 September 1998 the first match of the season. He replaced Giancarlo Marocchi
in the 82nd minutes and Bologna lost 0–3 to A.C. Milan
. During his time at Bologna he was known for his trobulesome behaviour and only played 33 league matches in 2 seasons.
side Chievo
(at first on loan) where he played regularly. Along with Christian Manfredini
formed an effective attack on both wings: due to their African origins, they were known as Black Arrows. They won promotion to Serie A in 2001; the Verona club then purchased half of the registration rights for about 1.9 billion Italian lire.
In June 2002, Chievo and Bologna failed to agree the price of the player and Chievo won after an auction. Then it was reported that Eriberto, along with Manfredini, had signed for Lazio
, but the deal was called off due to the fact he was banned from football due to passport controversy.
He returned to football using his real name Luciano. On 26 January 2003, he played his first league match of the season, against Perugia
as a starter, but Chievo lost 0–1. In April 2003, FIGC ordered Chievo to pay Bologna €6.22 million that owed Bologna in June 2002. Chievo finished 7th in 2002–03 season.
on loan with option to sign permanently. Italian winger Franco Semioli
, who bought by Inter from Torino, joined Chievo in co-ownership deal as part of the deal. That season Inter also signed winger Andy van der Meyde
, Kily González and Khalilou Fadiga
. Luciano was injured in September and returned in late October. He played his first match since recovered from injury on 23 November 2003, replaced Javier Zanetti
in the 65th minutes as wing-back. That match Inter won Reggina 6–0. He then played twice at Coppa Italia
before sent back to Chievo.
, Sergio Pellissier
on the front, they made an impressive 2005–06 season, after which Chievo qualified for the UEFA Champions League 2006-07
3rd qualifying round, in although Chievo ranked 7th and qualified only for UEFA Cup 2006-07
, but with aid of 2006 Italian football scandal, Chievo ranked 4th.
He played the return leg of Champions League 3rd qualifying round against PFC Levski Sofia
, replacing Franco Semioli
in the second half. He also played for Chievo at UEFA Cup First Round return leg as a starter as Semioli rested. In 2006–07 season, he played 12 starts in 14 league appearances. In 2007–08 season, Luciano followed Chievo after its relegation to Serie B and regained his place in the starting line-up, playing 26 starts and 10 substitute appearances in the league. In the next season, Luciano played as the starter right winger, but during the season was also employed as an attacking midfielder and as a forward in the 4-3-3 formation.
In 2009–10 season, he is the absolute starter in the right wing position except for two league matches, when Giampiero Pinzi
moved from attacking midfielder to right midfielder and Luciano played as substitutes. He was suspended for 3 matches: on 29 November, 7 March and 25 April. He also rested on round 33 and 36.
On 27 May 2010, Chievo announced Luciano had signed a new 1-year contract. He was the starting right midfielder of the team, until injured on 19 September 2010 and missed 5 months. He returned to team on 3 March, winning Prima Categoria
team San Secondo Parmense 11–0. On 13 March he came off from the bench against Fiorentina
, substituted right midfielder Nico Pulzetti
(in a 5-3-2 formation), but in 72 minutes replaced by forward Fernando Uribe
. He had a muscle problem and missed the rest of fixture. On 31 May Chievo offered another 1-year contract to him.
youth team, as he was too old. He revealed the deception so that he could give his son his true surname.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for Chievo
A.C. ChievoVerona
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club named after and based in Chievo, a suburb of 2,800 inhabitants in Verona, Veneto, and owned by Paluani, a cake company and the inspiration for their original name, Paluani Chievo...
.
Biography
Eriberto started his career at PalmeirasSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
at aged 22 but publicly 18. After 1½ season, he joined Bologna
Bologna F.C. 1909
Bologna Football Club 1909, known simply as Bologna, is an Italian Football League club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, formed in 1993. The club are nicknamed the rossoblù because of the red and blue striped shirts they wear. Red and Blue are the official colours of the town.During its history...
and made his Serie A debut on 12 September 1998 the first match of the season. He replaced Giancarlo Marocchi
Giancarlo Marocchi
Giancarlo Marocchi is a former Italian footballer. He was a central midfielder.During his club career he played for Bologna and Juventus . He earned 11 caps for the Italy national football team from 1988 to 1991, and was included in the 1990 FIFA World Cup squad when Italy finished third on home...
in the 82nd minutes and Bologna lost 0–3 to A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
. During his time at Bologna he was known for his trobulesome behaviour and only played 33 league matches in 2 seasons.
Chievo
In summer 2000, he joined Serie BSerie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
side Chievo
A.C. ChievoVerona
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club named after and based in Chievo, a suburb of 2,800 inhabitants in Verona, Veneto, and owned by Paluani, a cake company and the inspiration for their original name, Paluani Chievo...
(at first on loan) where he played regularly. Along with Christian Manfredini
Christian Manfredini
Christian José Manfredini Sisostri, known as Christian Manfredini, is an Ivorian-Italian footballer. Manfredini currently plays for Italian club Sambonifacese in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione.-Personal life:...
formed an effective attack on both wings: due to their African origins, they were known as Black Arrows. They won promotion to Serie A in 2001; the Verona club then purchased half of the registration rights for about 1.9 billion Italian lire.
In June 2002, Chievo and Bologna failed to agree the price of the player and Chievo won after an auction. Then it was reported that Eriberto, along with Manfredini, had signed for Lazio
S.S. Lazio
Società Sportiva Lazio, commonly referred to as Lazio, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. The team, founded in 1900, play in the Serie A and have spent most of their history in the top tier of Italian football...
, but the deal was called off due to the fact he was banned from football due to passport controversy.
He returned to football using his real name Luciano. On 26 January 2003, he played his first league match of the season, against Perugia
Perugia Calcio
Associazione Calcistica Perugia Calcio is an Italian association football club based in Perugia, Umbria, direct heir of the old Perugia Calcio and A.C. Perugia, excluded from Italian football because of financial troubles....
as a starter, but Chievo lost 0–1. In April 2003, FIGC ordered Chievo to pay Bologna €6.22 million that owed Bologna in June 2002. Chievo finished 7th in 2002–03 season.
Inter
In July 2003, Luciano went to InternazionaleF.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
on loan with option to sign permanently. Italian winger Franco Semioli
Franco Semioli
Franco Semioli is an Italian footballer for U.C. Sampdoria of Serie A. He plays in the role of right wing.-Club career:...
, who bought by Inter from Torino, joined Chievo in co-ownership deal as part of the deal. That season Inter also signed winger Andy van der Meyde
Andy van der Meyde
Andy van der Meijde, anglicised to van der Meyde , is a Dutch former footballer who played as a right winger.After making a name for himself at Ajax, he went on to represent Internazionale and Everton, his spell at the latter club being cut due to several problems, both on and off the pitch.A Dutch...
, Kily González and Khalilou Fadiga
Khalilou Fadiga
Khalilou Fadiga is a Senegalese footballer midfielder who plays for KSV Temse in Belgium. He also holds a Belgian passport.-Early career:Fadiga moved to France when he was six years old...
. Luciano was injured in September and returned in late October. He played his first match since recovered from injury on 23 November 2003, replaced Javier Zanetti
Javier Zanetti
Javier Adelmar Zanetti is an Argentine footballer who plays for Serie A club Inter. Javier Zanetti has played for Inter since 1995, taking the captain's armband from 29 August 1999. Known for his versatility, he is adept on both the left and right wing, having played on both flanks as a fullback...
in the 65th minutes as wing-back. That match Inter won Reggina 6–0. He then played twice at Coppa Italia
Coppa Italia 2003-04
-Second round:Pro Patria-Sampdoria 0-1 0-3Palermo-Brescia 1-1 3-2Empoli-Venezia 0-2 1-1Sambenedettese-Modena 2-1 0-2Salernitana-Reggina 0-2 0-3Brindisi-Bologna 3-2 0-3Cesena-Perugia 1-2 2-3...
before sent back to Chievo.
Return to Chievo
At Chievo he failed to became a regular starter, because the coach employed Semioli instead, but Luciano managed to play near 20 league matches in 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons. With Semioli on the right side and AmauriAmauri
Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira , better known as Amauri, is a Brazilian-born Italian footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Juventus.-Early career:...
, Sergio Pellissier
Sergio Pellissier
Sergio Pellissier is an Italian football striker. He is the captain of Italian Serie A club Chievo, where he has been since 2000.-Club:...
on the front, they made an impressive 2005–06 season, after which Chievo qualified for the UEFA Champions League 2006-07
UEFA Champions League 2006-07
The 2006–07 UEFA Champions League was the 15th season of UEFA's premier European club football tournament, the UEFA Champions League, since it was rebranded from the European Cup, and the 52nd season overall. The final was contested by Milan and Liverpool on 23 May 2007...
3rd qualifying round, in although Chievo ranked 7th and qualified only for UEFA Cup 2006-07
UEFA Cup 2006-07
The 2006–07 UEFA Cup was the 36th UEFA Cup, Europe's second tier club football tournament. On 16 May 2007, at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Sevilla won their second consecutive UEFA Cup, defeating Espanyol 3–1 on penalties after the match finished 2–2 after extra time...
, but with aid of 2006 Italian football scandal, Chievo ranked 4th.
He played the return leg of Champions League 3rd qualifying round against PFC Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
, replacing Franco Semioli
Franco Semioli
Franco Semioli is an Italian footballer for U.C. Sampdoria of Serie A. He plays in the role of right wing.-Club career:...
in the second half. He also played for Chievo at UEFA Cup First Round return leg as a starter as Semioli rested. In 2006–07 season, he played 12 starts in 14 league appearances. In 2007–08 season, Luciano followed Chievo after its relegation to Serie B and regained his place in the starting line-up, playing 26 starts and 10 substitute appearances in the league. In the next season, Luciano played as the starter right winger, but during the season was also employed as an attacking midfielder and as a forward in the 4-3-3 formation.
In 2009–10 season, he is the absolute starter in the right wing position except for two league matches, when Giampiero Pinzi
Giampiero Pinzi
Giampiero Pinzi is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Udinese.-Udinese:Pinzi began his career with Lazio and was promoted in 1999 to the Serie A team. After one year with S.S. Lazio in the Serie A signed with League rival Udinese Calcio.-Chievo:on 17 July 2009 A.C...
moved from attacking midfielder to right midfielder and Luciano played as substitutes. He was suspended for 3 matches: on 29 November, 7 March and 25 April. He also rested on round 33 and 36.
On 27 May 2010, Chievo announced Luciano had signed a new 1-year contract. He was the starting right midfielder of the team, until injured on 19 September 2010 and missed 5 months. He returned to team on 3 March, winning Prima Categoria
Prima Categoria
Prima Categoria is the name of a level of football in Italy. It is considered to be the eighth level in the Italian football league system and is organized by the National Amateur League by the Regional Committees. Each individual league winner within the Prima Categoria level progresses to their...
team San Secondo Parmense 11–0. On 13 March he came off from the bench against Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
, substituted right midfielder Nico Pulzetti
Nico Pulzetti
Nico Pulzetti is an Italian football midfielder. He currently plays for Bologna.-External links:*...
(in a 5-3-2 formation), but in 72 minutes replaced by forward Fernando Uribe
Fernando Uribe
Fernando Uribe Himcapie is a Colombian footballer who plays as a striker for Chievo in the Italian Serie A.-External links:* Golgolgol Stats* BDFA Stats...
. He had a muscle problem and missed the rest of fixture. On 31 May Chievo offered another 1-year contract to him.
Passport controversy
In 2002 he was exposed as holding a fake passport which claimed he was named Eriberto Conceição da Silva, born in Rio de Janeiro on January 21, 1979. For this he was handed a six-month ban and a $145,000 fine. He assumed the identity of someone who was then his neighbor in order to join the PalmeirasSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
youth team, as he was too old. He revealed the deception so that he could give his son his true surname.